Post-harvest handling and storage of grains, cereals, and pulses
This resource from the World Food Programme is an extensive guide and training manual on the post-harvest handling and storage […]
Three fishing ladies with a message about solar dryers
Post-harvest losses in food production in Africa are a very serious problem, and fisheries are no exception. Post-harvest losses in […]
Senegal: Moringa syrup improves rural people’s livelihoods and health
Moringa oleifera, called nebedaye in Senegal, is considered a “miracle” tree that helps address food insecurity and major environmental problems. […]
Malawi: Soap made from cassava peels boosts farmers’ income
A thick, dark cloud slowly engulfs the sky. Although it hasn’t rained for the past two days, it will certainly […]
The importance of indigenous knowledge
This week’s Farmer story from Eswatini underlines the importance of protecting key elements of the environment, in this case wetlands. […]
Farm Radio Resource Pack #114
Last week, Farm Radio International published its latest Farm Radio Resource Pack – #114! This Pack features ten items—three Broadcaster […]
Nigeria: Farmers dry tomatoes to reduce post-harvest losses
It’s almost eight o’clock on a sunny Monday morning and the temperature is 42 degrees. Kulu Abdullah leaves her house […]
Practical Action’s methods for preserving fresh foods
Practical Action is a UK-based NGO that provides practical information on a variety of topics that are useful for people […]
Farmers adopt eco-friendly, zero-energy storage technique for vegetables in northern Ghana
Many African countries have closed or restricted access to fresh food markets as part of their response to COVID-19. Yet […]
Burkina Faso: Government measures impact agrifood businesses
It’s a morning in late April and workers, most of them women, have left the factory. But there is none […]